This is one of Wailes's more narrative-style windows,
with much happening. Everything is shown in his typical clear, bright
colours. On the left, for example, is the dramatic moment when Jesus
helps Peter who has come towards him on the Sea of Galillee, but has
started to sink because of his fear of the gale. Jesus both inspires
and rebukes him, telling him "Oh thou of little faith, wherefore didst
thou doubt?" (Matthew 14:31). In the background, another disciple
watches from the boat in awe. [Commentary continues below.]

Photographs and text by Jacqueline Banerjee. Many
thanks to Pat Scaife. who identified the window's designer for me, and
whose book about the cathedral's stained glass is listed below.

The photographs are reproduced here by kind
permission of the Chapter of Lichfield Cathedral. Click on the images
to enlarge them.

The middle light depicts the Presentation in the Temple, with
Simeon holding the infant Jesus, and the prophetess Anna looking on.
The angel below this scene bears a text reading ""Rejoicing in Hope."
The light on the right-hand side shows the parable of the Good
Samaritan, who has stopped to attend to the man robbed and wounded by
thieves, and left by the roadside. Others pass by, but the Samaritan's
horse waits quietly beside him as he ministers to the victim, pouring
some soothing oil on his wounds. Soon he will help him on his own
horse, and take him to an inn to be cared for. The angel below this
scene bears a scroll reading "Charity never Faileth."

Left: The Presentation in the Temple. Right: The angel
below the Presentation in the Temple, "Rejoicing in Hope."